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Category Archives: Editor’s Favorites
Banning AR-15s Means Banning All Rifles
It’s been about 2 weeks since the heinous mass murder at the school in Parkland, Florida. It’s about an hour away from where I live and only a few minutes from where my son played hockey 2 years ago. I’m … Continue reading
“Howard (Farran) Speaks” Podcast with Yours Truly
About 6 weeks ago, I Skyped with Dr. Howard Farran to be interviewed for his “Howard Speaks” podcast series. It was published today (see below). We talked about a variety of topics from website marketing to “organized” dentistry to advice … Continue reading
My Warrior Princess Lia
Today is June 19th, 2015. Writing this blog entry may span several days. I’m not sure when I’ll publish it. I’ve been offline for a while. This is why. Last Monday, June 15th, my daughter had her annual “school physical.” … Continue reading
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Do You Have the Balls to Be Great?
This is another quick and dirty post inspired by a discussion in a Facebook group. The group is based on the idea of having a FFS (fee for service) practice by design. One member was concerned about the FFS business … Continue reading
Slam-Dunk Anesthesia for Lower Molars!
And, painless, too! Promise! I’ve learned a lot of tricks over the years, and the internet has been my go-to source. For at least 20 years, I’ve been an active participant in online forums. The ability to access the minds … Continue reading
“But, I don’t have insurance.”
Today a 20 year-old came in as a new patient (husband and 8 month old baby in tow). She found me via my website and also cited my “good reviews.” Her chief complaint was a broken down tooth with a … Continue reading
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Tagged in house plan, insurance, QDP, Quality Dental Plan
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Surviving is a Science
With today’s bad news coming at the speed of internet, we hear a lot more about tragic accidents, acts of violence, and natural disasters. While it may seem that these incidents are increasing in frequency (due to increased media coverage), … Continue reading
Why I “Need” an AR-15
Hoplophobes, due to willful ignorance and fueled by recent emotionally-wrenching news, can do little more than regurgitate what’s been fed to them by the media and politicians. Rather than looking into the real cause of violence, they reflexively ask, “Why … Continue reading
Pulling Fellow Dentists Out From Under the Bus
This week’s schedule was literally cleared for my dad’s long overdue full mouth reconstruction. I’ll eventually post a case presentation, as it’s a “doozie!” I spent four full days treating only my dad. But, I did squeeze in some emergencies … Continue reading